Enrollment
2,024
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta High School
Federal NCES profile for Alpharetta High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130228003364
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpharetta High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Alpharetta · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpharetta High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpharetta High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Alpharetta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228003364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
121.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alpharetta High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alpharetta High School
Alpharetta High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Alpharetta, Georgia, enrolling 2,024 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.7% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,024 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Alpharetta's high schools, it stands alongside Denmark High School (2,527 students): Alpharetta High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 18.2:1).
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Roswell High School (2,035 students) alongside Alpharetta High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alpharetta High School compares
Alpharetta High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 86% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,024 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,024
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Georgia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 31.8%
Asian 31.8%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 31.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Alpharetta High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton County, which includes Alpharetta High School.
$13,999
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 26.9%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alpharetta High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johns Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpharetta High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,789
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Alpharetta
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Denmark High School
Standard public school
2,527 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Milton High School
Standard public school
1,999 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Chattahoochee High School
Standard public school
1,730 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Innovation Academy
Standard public school
1,511 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,024 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Alpharetta High School
How many students attend Alpharetta High School?
Alpharetta High School has 2,024 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alpharetta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpharetta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpharetta High School is 16.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alpharetta High School?
8.7% of students at Alpharetta High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpharetta High School?
The largest demographic group at Alpharetta High School is Asian at 31.8% of enrollment, in Alpharetta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpharetta High School?
Alpharetta High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alpharetta High School rank among high schools in Alpharetta?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpharetta High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Alpharetta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Alpharetta on the city page.
Is Alpharetta High School a good school?
Alpharetta High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Alpharetta High School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Milton High School (1,999 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.
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